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temptation
Mike Pinto Lyrics
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Every rule that's made to keep me contained, makes me wanna' break one
And every vice I seek, it makes it harder just to keep my concentration
Every girl I see has got some love for me, damn I wanna' make some
And I say oh the devil's got a hold on me
I sold my soul to the deadliest of enemies
Now I'd rather be a sinner than a saint
No need to fake it
My introduction to a path of self destruction
And I can't shake it
I've been tempted, never expected being bad could feels so good
I can't help but sin, I don't wanna' give in
But something tellin' me I should
Is it the life out west?
Your short cut dress?
The fact that I couldn't care less?
'Cause if I'm in the mood for disorder
All I gotta do is travel south of the border
Gonna' be hot, hot, hot, hot where I'm heading
I tell you, I'm not, not, not on my way to heaven
And I now I gotta' dig deep from my conscience, clear it
Pray to the father, son, and holy spirit
God knows, God knows
God knows, God knows
God knows, God knows
I wouldn't mean it
Oh, the devil's got a hold on me
I sold my soul to the deadliest of enemies
Now I'd rather be a sinner than a saint
Rather be who I am than who I ain't
No need to fake it
My introduction to a path of self-destruction
And I can't shake it
In Mike Pinto's song "Temptation", the artist is struggling with the concept of temptation that surrounds him every day. The lyrics suggest that he is constantly feeling pulled in different directions - on one hand, he wants to conform to the rules and expectations set out for him, but on the other, he wants to break free and do what feels good. The first verse speaks about the temptation to break rules, saying that every rule that's made to keep him contained makes him want to break it even more. The second verse speaks about the temptation of vices and women, saying that every vice he seeks out makes it harder for him to keep his concentration, and every girl he sees has some love for him that he wants to indulge in.
The chorus of the song speaks about the hold that the devil has on him and how he's sold his soul to the deadliest of enemies. He says that he'd rather be a sinner than a saint, and that he doesn't need to fake his desires. He's on a path of self-destruction and can't shake it. The bridge of the song talks about the different things that are tempting him, such as the life out west, short-cut dresses, and the allure of traveling south of the border. He wants to pray to God for clarity and strength but doesn't know if he truly means it.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the internal struggles that many people face when it comes to temptation. Pinto's lyrics capture the feelings of being pulled in different directions and not knowing which path to choose.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere I turn, I learn the meaning of the word temptation
I'm constantly confronted by tempting things and situations, and I'm starting to understand what it means to be tempted.
Every rule that's made to keep me contained, makes me wanna' break one
Whenever someone tells me what to do or tries to control me, it makes me want to rebel and break the rules.
And every vice I seek, it makes it harder just to keep my concentration
Whenever I indulge in my bad habits or addictions, it becomes harder to focus or stay on track.
Every girl I see has got some love for me, damn I wanna' make some
Whenever I see an attractive woman who shows interest in me, I really want to pursue her and have some kind of romantic relationship.
And I say oh the devil's got a hold on me
I feel like I'm being controlled by some kind of evil force, which is leading me down a dangerous path.
I sold my soul to the deadliest of enemies
I feel like I've made a terrible bargain with some kind of malevolent force, which has put me in a compromising position.
Now I'd rather be a sinner than a saint
I'm more comfortable embracing my flaws and pursuing pleasure than trying to be perfect or moral.
Rather be who I am than who I ain't
I'd rather be true to myself and my desires than try to be someone I'm not.
No need to fake it
I don't want to pretend to be something I'm not, or put up a false front to impress others.
My introduction to a path of self destruction
I feel like I'm on a dangerous journey that will ultimately lead to my own downfall or ruin.
And I can't shake it
I can't seem to escape my self-destructive tendencies, no matter how hard I try.
I've been tempted, never expected being bad could feels so good
I've been drawn to things that are considered immoral or bad, and I'm surprised to find that they bring me pleasure or satisfaction.
I can't help but sin, I don't wanna' give in, But something tellin' me I should
I know I shouldn't give into my bad habits or desires, but I'm finding it hard to resist the temptation.
Is it the life out west? Your short cut dress? The fact that I couldn't care less?
I'm not sure what's driving my temptation - maybe it's the exciting lifestyle in the western U.S., or the way an attractive woman is dressed, or maybe I just don't care.
'Cause if I'm in the mood for disorder, All I gotta do is travel south of the border
If I'm feeling rebellious or want to indulge in something dangerous or illicit, all I have to do is go to Mexico.
Gonna' be hot, hot, hot, hot where I'm heading
I'm going somewhere that's going to be very exciting, full of energy and passion.
I tell you, I'm not, not, not on my way to heaven
I'm not living a good, moral life that will lead me to heaven - I'm headed in the opposite direction.
And I now I gotta' dig deep from my conscience, clear it
I need to take a hard look at myself and my actions, and try to make things right by addressing my moral conscience.
Pray to the father, son, and holy spirit
I'm turning to a higher power to guide me and help me stay strong in the face of temptation.
God knows, God knows, God knows, God knows, God knows, God knows I wouldn't mean it
Even though I'm struggling with temptation and sin, I don't actually want to do anything that would be considered truly evil or hurtful to others.
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.